Yaris 1.0 CDX Or Polo 1.4 Match

[crazymna50000]

oth come in at about the same price w/ insurance for me.

Question is - Yaris or Polo?

I already have a Polo R Reg 1.0L and enjoy driving it

But I want something a bit newer - and Ive got it down to between a Yaris and a Polo.

Opinions please :)

[Black Yaris]

Well this is a Yaris forum..... so not many of us will say the Polo
but I would take Toyota reliabilty over VW's gremlins anyday

[kimona]

It's no secret that VW is a company struggling to survive. VW reliability, cost of maintenance and repairs, and resale value is certainly nothing to write home about.

On the other hand, Toyota...

Gee, this is a no-brainer!

[crazymna50000]

Except over here in the UK, Yaris has a reputation of being a bit camp or driven by old people.

Besides, my mate works for VW so can get me discount on bits.

I did a for and against chart last night for each and asides from costing more on insurance, couldn't find anything wrong with a Polo. Up to 2002, Polo's were still reliable - it's the 2002-2007 models that have started being a bit shite. Ive never had a problem with my 1997 1.0L asides from a missfire.

Yaris on the other hand are bit less sturdy in the bends (I understand they fixed this on the 07 model, but I can't afford one of those.) Dont feel as sturdily built (they probably are, but they dont feel it) and costs £500 more in the first place.

And granted, it's only a car to get me pretty much to and from work, but why have a fairly camp CDX when I can get a Polo for a bit less.

Both cars have the same amount of options and both are 5 doors. Yaris has higher MPG, but Polo's still high at 44.

I asked the same question on Polo forums and obviously, they said Polo.

Yaris was a very close contender in my choice and Ive tried to factor everything in, but Id just rather have a Polo I think. If insurance on the Polo was about £400 dearer than it likely will be, Id pick a Yaris hands down.

But at this point, Ill be getting a Polo. Only thing I haven't entirely factored in is actual reliability (I know they both are, but I don't know what common faults are,) but I have a feeling it'll still be a close call.

[crazymna50000]

Just done a bit of research

00-02 Polo 1.4 Matches are prone to the clutch going or gearbox ballsing up. All of a sudden, a Yaris for £500 more and though the radio goes a bit haywire - are more reliable.

My decision seems to change daily

[Bredayaris]

VW's aren't just as well built as they say they are.
If i see a VW there's always 1 light broken, even it's a new car.

And if i see a broken car it's usually a German of French car, VW is number one.

And a VW Polo looks really boring.

I say, the Yaris but my opinion isn't really honest off course because i have 2 Yaris's :D

Good luck with your choice, try asking it at a forum that's not Toyota or VW ;)

[kimona]

Originally Posted by crazymna50000

Except over here in the UK, Yaris has a reputation of being a bit camp or driven by old people.

Hmmm... that's interesting. In Japan, the Vitz is the hottest car among young people!

And, BTW, it's not just opinion that Toyota builds the better car; it is a fact that Toyota builds the best car. Period.

[crazymna50000]

Just bought a '51 1.3 GLS. Bit more than I wanted to pay but I got myself a good bargain.

Is to CDX spec (so has everything on it)

Screen price was £5,500
After haggling, money off, my part exchange and the deposit, total amount payable is £3,800. Poor Toyota salesman shouldn't have served me.

I got a good car AND a good deal!

[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by kimona

Hmmm... that's interesting. In Japan, the Vitz is the hottest car among young people!

And, BTW, it's not just opinion that Toyota builds the better car; it is a fact that Toyota builds the best car. Period.

objective OPINION, at best...definitely NOT fact...i bought a toyota cause i believe in their products but i've had a civic for the last seven years and wouldn't sneeze at nissan either...then you bring the higher class car manufacturers into the mix (when not considering cost) and it becomes a discussion based on experience and preference...

[BailOut]

Originally Posted by crazymna50000

Just bought a '51 1.3 GLS. Bit more than I wanted to pay but I got myself a good bargain.

Is to CDX spec (so has everything on it)

Screen price was £5,500
After haggling, money off, my part exchange and the deposit, total amount payable is £3,800. Poor Toyota salesman shouldn't have served me.

I got a good car AND a good deal!

What does a Proton GLS have to do with a Toyota salesman? And by " '51 " did you mean a 1951 model?!

On a different note, while Proton isn't an outright bad manufacturer they are not even close to Toyota's or Honda's reliability records.

[kimona]

Originally Posted by ern-diz

objective OPINION, at best...definitely NOT fact...i bought a toyota cause i believe in their products but i've had a civic for the last seven years and wouldn't sneeze at nissan either...then you bring the higher class car manufacturers into the mix (when not considering cost) and it becomes a discussion based on experience and preference...

You quite obviously haven't done your homework!

[crazymna50000]

Originally Posted by BailOut

What does a Proton GLS have to do with a Toyota salesman? And by " '51 " did you mean a 1951 model?!

On a different note, while Proton isn't an outright bad manufacturer they are not even close to Toyota's or Honda's reliability records.

Im from the UK.

UK car registration information :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_car_number_plates

After 2001 on a 'Y' plate or for example Y840 KDC we changed to this style :
DU51 HKM
Start of 2002 :
DU02 PST
Late 2002 :
DU52 PMX

Basically first 2 letters = town registered in, first number = jan to july or sept to dec (0 is jan to july, 5 is sept to jan) second number is year (1 = 2001, 9 = 2009)

Last 3 characters are serialised by the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency)

My reg is GU51 HBO.
Looking online, my car was registered in Brighton between September and December 2001.

It's a Yaris 1.3 GLS.

www.parkers.co.uk have complete technical details on ALL cars, trims and their extras available in the UK made after 2000

My car : http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/specs/...px?deriv=20659

The site comes in very handy weighing up a new car, add to that NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme) and you have a free way of looking up specs on new and used cars without needing a brochure or needing to talk to a pushy salesman.

[jenarae]

Originally Posted by ern-diz

objective OPINION, at best...definitely NOT fact...i bought a toyota cause i believe in their products but i've had a civic for the last seven years and wouldn't sneeze at nissan either...then you bring the higher class car manufacturers into the mix (when not considering cost) and it becomes a discussion based on experience and preference...

I AGREE.

[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by kimona

You quite obviously haven't done your homework!

another opinion...

[Kaotic Lazagna]

i had a '97 GTI. never really had any problems with it other than a bad heater-hose (and something that attaches to it, forget what it's called). but yes, i would rather take a Toyota than a Volkswagen. however, let's not forget that VW is the parent company of Audi, Lamborghini, and several other companies.

as for looks, i actually like the Polo, especially the GTi version.



i don't know which years they made it with the bug-eye headlights tho.

and for the Yaris, i've had mine without any problems (at least Toyota related).

[JosephDoc]

Isn't VW Polo made in China?
I would stay with Yaris.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

they are, didn't know that.

[crazymna50000]

Originally Posted by JosephDoc

Isn't VW Polo made in China?
I would stay with Yaris.

VW is German. Some are made in Malasia, some in Germany, some in Spain. For build quality, German > Spanish > Malasian. Mine was built in Spain and hasn't had any problems.